Violation

California Code § 87355(e)(1)Current Mailing Address

How CCLD inspectors cite this regulation, what operators do to stay clear of it, and where it appears in the public record.

Type A, seriousAffects rcfe317 facilities cited in the last 90 days

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to residents. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

Educational reference based on public CCLD inspection records. Not legal or compliance advice. Verify requirements with official sources. Full disclaimer

Regulation text

What California Code § 87355(e)(1) actually says

California Code § 87355(e)(1)

Submit a valid mailing address at which the individual shall receive communications from the Department.

From the field

What operators tell us about this citation

Based on community experience, not official guidance.

Verify your mailing address on file with CCLD after any move or ownership change, and confirm licensing mail is arriving. This is often cited as a Type A deficiency because a missed Department notice can trigger violations you never knew about.

By the numbers

317^*CCLD: facilities cited in the last 90 days
32^*CCLD: counties where this citation appeared
--^*CCLD: rank among most-common citations
Trajectory: Steady; Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days.

317 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days. See if yours is one of them.

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What other operators do

Common practices to stay clear of Current Mailing Address

Common practices shared by operators. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.

Common practices

Provide CCLD with a valid mailing address for Department communications
Update the address promptly whenever it changes
Confirm the Department recorded the current address on file

What to avoid

Failing to update the address after an ownership change or office move
Assuming an address change went through without confirming it
Using a temporary or unmonitored address that misses licensing mail

Regional record

Where this citation appeared in the past 90 days

Citation counts and rates by California county, drawn from CCLD inspection records.

Regional citations for Current Mailing Address, last 90 days
County	Citations
Los Angeles	59
Orange	26
Riverside	26
San Bernardino	19
San Diego	18
Sacramento	16
Alameda	15
San Mateo	13
Santa Clara	13
Contra Costa	13

SOURCE

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citations2026-07-13Updated weekly

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Answers based on public CCLD data and regulation text. May not reflect recent changes.

What is the mailing address requirement for RCFEs?

Title 22, Section 87355(e)(1) requires an RCFE licensee to give the Department a valid mailing address where they will receive official communications, and to keep it current. The address is how CDSS and CCLD send notices, deadlines, and licensing actions. If the address is wrong or outdated, the facility can miss a notice it is legally responsible for acting on, which is why this is treated as a Type A requirement.

How common is this violation in California assisted living?

It is a frequent administrative citation. California CCLD inspection records show 281 California RCFEs cited under Section 87355(e)(1), and the dominant designation here is Type A, meaning a direct, immediate risk because the facility may not receive critical Department communications. The citations span 32 counties, led by Los Angeles (60), Riverside (26), and Orange (26). Address lapses often follow an ownership change or office move.

What happens if an RCFE is cited for an outdated mailing address?

The LPA documents the deficiency and sets a correction date, and the facility files a plan of correction confirming the corrected address. Because this is typically a Type A citation, it reflects immediate risk and carries higher civil penalties than a Type B citation. An outdated address can also mean you already missed Department notices, so CCLD may check whether other time-sensitive obligations slipped while mail was going to the wrong place.

How do I keep my RCFE mailing address compliant?

Notify CCLD in writing the moment your mailing address changes, and confirm the update was recorded rather than assuming it went through. Tie the address to a stable location, such as a main office, rather than a temporary one. After any ownership change, sale, or relocation, verify the address on file with the Department. Check that licensing mail is actually arriving at the listed address.

Does this violation affect my RCFE license?

Yes, more than most administrative citations. Section 87355(e)(1) is commonly cited as Type A because a wrong address can cause you to miss licensing notices, deadlines, or enforcement actions you are still bound by. The citation enters your public CCLD record, and missed Department communications can compound into further violations. Keeping a verified, current address on file protects your license from problems you never saw coming.

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This information is educational and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed residential care compliance consultant for guidance specific to your facility. Citation data is sourced from California Community Care Licensing Division public records and is refreshed regularly.

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